Grammy-nominated R&B Singer MARIO Performing at The Bluestone

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sept. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- R&B Singer-songwriter, actor, and model Mario will perform live at The Bluestone on Sunday, October 20^th 2013. Doors open at 7Pm. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 18^th, 2013 at 10AM. General admission is $25 advance, $30 day-of-show. VIP admission is $50, and VIP table purchases are $300 (limited tables available). For more information on VIP opportunities and to purchase tickets, visit www.LIVEatthebluestone.com.

Widely known for his debut single, “Just A Friend (2002),” young Mario set the stage for his 2005 sophomore set aptly titled Turning Point. Worldwide, the album reaped 2 million units in sales as “Let Me Love You” propelled him to the number one spot for nine consecutive weeks. The single holds the honor of being one of the highest selling ringtones to date with 1.6 million downloads and Mario himself was bestowed with accolades including 2005’s Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single, a Billboard Music Award for Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year and a slew of nominations from the Grammys, BET Awards, Vibe Awards, MOBO Awards and the Soul Train Music Awards.  Mario has since released four studio albums (and his fifth is set to release this November), and also appeared in movies such as Step Up and Freedom Writers.

This is RnB Magazine writes that “[w]ith his upcoming album, Evolve slated to be released this November, the Baltimore native is back and ready to take the music world by storm. With one buzz-worthy single, “Somebody Else” featuring Nicki Minaj, already under his belt, and an impressive follow-up with “Fatal Distraction,” garnering attention currently, fans can officially get ready for real R&B and authentic music to hit the shelves soon.”

The Bluestone is Columbus Ohio’s most unique event venue, hosting everything from country, rock, and electronica concerts, to weddings, corporate events, and everything in between.  For more information, visit www.LIVEatTheBluestone. com (http://www.liveatthebluestone.com).